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lyrics

VENTOLIN

Slip or fade or step away from the crowd
Had enough of grind & trials for now
Wanna fight pound for pound
The sound of the angels pierce the sky
You’ll never hear it if you don’t listen now
Trumpet the warning of selfish life
Well I can hear you so you don’t have to shout
I’m dragging my feet cause I want to fly
(I’d be more sensible if only not so miserable)
It’s not gonna matter cause I’m afraid of heights
(And I’d be pardoned if I were indispensable)
The only moments I’ve ever felt were mine
Are the ones that I would give up before I’d try
Let’s finalize the sentimental ties
Then sterilize the things you’ve memorized
(How do you expect to breathe it all in if you can’t find your Proventil or Ventolin)
(It’s gonna get you in the end, so will it get you runnin’?)
You fake it, I know it, you didn’t have to show it
You hate it, I’ve noticed, surprised how well you hold it
I hate it, they know it, I’m not afraid to show it
I’d make it, then blow it, I’ve tried to tell you
I’m gonna waste some time
(Oh, I’m stuck on principle)
To find out if it is really mine
(Otherwise invincible)
If you uncover your face you’ll find
(Blow my wish on fireflies)
I’m holding back to show I’m really trying
Good try, bad time
It’s not about who’s allowed or who’s declined
The wall is in place to find out who wants inside
(How do you expect to bear the load if you only try to carry it on your own)
(Do you feel weak or incapable to have to ask for help)
You didn’t realize that you have to speak up
Did you expect to get another shot?
It’s not a given, are you giving enough to keep them all honest?
It just feels good, but that doesn’t make it right
Understanding in the middle of the night
Just because the truth is clear, doesn’t mean it will apply
What’s convenient will be sure to rule out any advice
I’m back before you knew I was coming
The tension could be cut with a knife
You’d flinch if you weren’t protected by others
Alas, I’m forced to carry my promise
Grasp the rod with my other hand
Risk it all for the promise
And hope it all works out
It’s the same old story you try to tell us
It doesn’t matter the ending fails us
The same old story of better times
I doubt they were, but you fantasize
The same old story, it’s the same old story
It just feels good, but it can’t be what you want anyway.

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from Kill the Messenger, Keep the Message, released December 1, 2008

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